FAQ

The metal to be used is subjected to various (minimum 8 to maximum 18) processes of Shodhan, Maran, Amrutikarn etc. till the metal loses its all physio-chemical properties & becomes like an ash; this new form is called as “Bhasma'. Bhasma in this form and when used judiciously by an expert, is not at all toxic. But Bhasma, which is not made properly, means which still has toxic content and if used by non-experienced Vaidya, then Bhasma can give rise to toxic side effects like damage to skin, hair, teeth, gums or to other vital organs like kidney & liver

Metals are heavier than water hence they sink in water but all Bhasma, prepared as per Ayurveda guidelines are so light that they float on the water; this is one of the simplest testing the bhasma's purity. Rightly made Bhasma is so nano in size that it will be finer than the diameter of our lines on the palm & will get clogged into these fingerprints easily. Rightly made Bhasma are non shiny, non crystalloid. Like this there are several tests mentioned in Ancient texts of Rasashastra.

Following are the authentic journals, in which vigorously studied articles are published after the thorough testing of bhasma by all possible modern technology and surprisingly observation is- " The bhasma, prepared as per Ayurveda Guidelines are Non-Toxic' . Those who are interested, can read further.

Journal of advanced pharmaceutical research 2014-vi 5 issue 1 ". Bhasma the ancient Indian nanomedicine" Indian j of pharmaceutical sciences 2013/ vol 75/issue 3" acute and subacute toxicity of Tamara bhasma in rats prep from ashodhit and shodhit tamra Advance in applied science and research 2012 " diff Au content in swarna bhasma prep. Indo American j of pharmaceutical research 2013. Development of quality standard of ancient silver based nanomedicine International j of pharmaceutical and biological archives " toxicity studies of nag bhasma when prep as per Ayurveda toxicity eradication 2012. Vol 3 issue 5 Genotoxicity of various bhasma. This was done at international institute of biotechnology and toxicology in 2010 and study confirmed that these bhasma prep as per text are not genotoxic neither by micronucleus nor by commet assays (kajjali tamra ras mani kya abhrak swas kuthar smriti sagar were the formulations tested for toxicity) Handbook of metalloneutraceuticals by pathak. Crc publication USA 2014 Standardization of Ancient Nanomedicine: Bhasma Monali Vakte1*, Sarita Pawar1, Vishal Pande1- Pharm Analysis & Quality Assurance Vol. 2015, Issue 2

Various metal derivatives are used even in various allopathic drugs like Magnesium, aluminum in Antacids. Copper, Zinc, Selenium, in multivitamins. Platinum in cancer treatment. Gold injections in Rheumatoid arthritis etc. Hence it is advised, not to take these without consulting your doctor. Apart from above all description on Bhasma, I do not use metallic preparations or Bhasma, unless absolutely necessary and is unavoidable. But in such cases, I first inform patient about the bhasma to be used and proceed only after his/her consent to use Bhasmas. Last but not the least in such cases, I regularly check renal or liver function to assess any kind of slightest damage is seen, so that immediately Bhasma can be withdrawn. But in last so many years of practice from 1995, in whatever small number of cases I used Bhasma, not a single case has developed any side effect. Most importantly, my herbal preparations are metal contamination free, means while processing and taking out extracts from the crude herb, all soil, water contaminants are removed during which metals from the soil etc. are filtered out and then extracts are made into tablets or capsules, which are very safe to consume for long term.